Windows Explorer–inspired file management with a clean admin dashboard and a responsive frontend explorer — powered by a simple shortcode.
Everything you need to manage, share, and deliver files on your WordPress site.
Navigate with breadcrumbs, toolbar actions, pagination, and Material Icons — just like a desktop file manager.
Create folders, upload files with multi-select, import from Media Library, delete items, and download ZIPs — all from the admin.
Embed the file explorer on any page, post, or custom post type with a simple [frontend_file_explorer] shortcode.
Fast, seamless navigation and pagination without page reloads. Smooth user experience guaranteed.
Nonce-protected endpoints, capability checks, path sanitization, and directory guard files keep your files safe.
Download entire folders as ZIP archives with a single click. Perfect for sharing bundled resources.
Copy direct download links to any file instantly. Share resources with clients or students effortlessly.
Fully localized with the frontend-file-explorer text domain. Create translations using Loco Translate or Poedit.
A look at both the admin dashboard and the frontend file explorer.
Manage files, create folders, upload, import, delete, and download ZIPs directly from the WordPress admin.
Browse, download files, and copy sharing links from a responsive, user-facing file explorer embedded via shortcode.
Get up and running in three simple steps.
Install the plugin from the WordPress plugin directory or upload it manually. On activation, it auto-creates the secure uploads/downloads directory.
Navigate to File Upload in the admin sidebar. Create folders, upload files, and import assets from the Media Library.
Add [frontend_file_explorer] to any page. Your visitors can browse, download files, and copy sharing links instantly.
Create a simple, branded downloads area for your courses and educational content.
Share deliverables, contracts, and assets with clients through a professional file portal.
Get a lightweight, Explorer-like file manager without the bloat of heavy external tools.
Embed the entire file explorer on any page with a single shortcode. Customize the starting folder, and you're done.
[frontend_file_explorer]
[frontend_file_explorer folder="/course-materials"]
[frontend_file_explorer folder="/clients/acme-corp"]
Yes. You can override the constants in a custom mu-plugin before File Explorer loads, or use filters/hooks to adjust the base path/URL. This is an advanced customization and should be done carefully.
Yes. Each site manages its own uploads/downloads directory. You can network-activate the plugin for consistency across sites.
By default, allowed file types are defined via options during activation. You can adjust the allowed extensions by updating the plugin options (e.g., file_explorer_allowed_file_types).
The plugin is fully localization-ready with the frontend-file-explorer text domain. Use Loco Translate or Poedit to create translations and drop .mo files in the languages/ directory.
Absolutely. Destructive or mutating actions (upload, folder creation, deletion) are strictly hidden from public visitors. Only logged-in users with the upload_files capability can manage files.
Yes. Use the folder attribute in the shortcode: [frontend_file_explorer folder="/course-materials"] to start browsing from a specific subfolder.
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